71C Old Tovil Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QE

Description

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE A two-bedroom first-floor maisonette situated on Old Tovil Road, Maidstone. The accommodation comprises a private entrance, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. The property offers an excellent opportunity for owner-occupiers, investors or those looking to add value through minor refurbishment. Conveniently located for Maidstone town centre, with a range of local shops, amenities and transport links nearby. First Floor Maisonette Entrance, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Tenure: Leasehold Lease Details: 125 years from 1996 EPC Rating: C

Accommodation

The supplied particulars indicate approximately 2 bedroom accommodation. Room layout, floor areas and dimensions should be confirmed from the auctioneer particulars, floor plan and inspection.

Location

Located in Maidstone, Kent. Investor due diligence should test local transport, employment, amenities and tenant demand at the exact micro-location. Cross-check the postcode and legal title before bidding.

Investment Analysis

The figures below separate auctioneer/source facts from HB indicative estimates. HB figures are screening assumptions only and are not a RICS valuation, contractor quotation or lending decision.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

The initial strategy should be tested against condition, legal structure, works, rental evidence and comparable values before setting a maximum bid. The screening case depends on achieving a sufficient margin or sustainable income after all acquisition and holding costs.

Works Required

• Kitchen and bathroom modernisation review

• Electrical/heating testing and upgrades

• Decoration and flooring

• Roof, damp and structural inspection

• Review service charge and major-works liabilities

Rental & Market Context

HB screening rent is approximately £600–£800 pcm (£7,200–£9,600 pa). Replace this with current local letting evidence. No reliable current rent was extracted from the supplied source.

Sold within approximately 5 miles

Reliable sold-property comparables were not collected from the supplied scrape. Check recent Land Registry evidence and closely comparable sold listings within approximately five miles, prioritising the same property type, size, tenure and condition.

Potential BRRR Position

Illustrative 75% refinance on the HB indicative value range is about £106,500–£127,500 against purchase + works of approximately £134,000–£154,000. Actual refinance depends on valuation, works, finance costs, rental stress testing and lender criteria.

Flip Analysis

The initial gross value spread is approximately £-12,000–£36,000 before acquisition/disposal costs. This is not profit and excludes SDLT, auction/admin fees, legal costs, finance, holding costs, insurance, utilities, professional fees, selling fees, contingency and tax.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• Review legal pack, title and special conditions

• Confirm auction fees and completion period

• Obtain survey and works quotations

• Verify finance before bidding

• Check rental and sold comparable evidence

• Confirm lease term, ground rent, service charge and major works

Recommendation

Initial recommendation: BRRR or Refurbishment & Resale. Proceed only if the legal pack, condition, costs and local evidence support the required margin/yield. Treat the guide as a starting point rather than a valuation and set a disciplined maximum bid after due diligence.

Strategy Rating

• BRRR: ★★★★☆

• Flip: ★★★★☆

• Buy-to-Let: ★★★☆☆